The Latest Breaking News from ACT

The National Capital Authority begins taking feedback on the aesthetics, accessibility and conformity to Walter Burley Griffin's 1918 plan for the next stage of light rail from Canberra's city to Commonwealth Park.

Building activity has resumed at the site.

The ACT can lead the nation, a group with high-profile backing says.

Rain gauges in the ACT recorded up to 11 millimetres in the 24 hours to 9am.

And she got a hug from a pug

Karen Schlage "changed hearts and minds" as a determined advocate for a new Canberra ward to assist those women dealing with early pregnancy loss. It was a result of Ms Schlage sharing with others the stories of her own family losses - two children, Charlie and Sophia, during pregnancy -…

Home owners would be required to remove existing wood heaters before a property could be sold.

Last month, Victoria banned plastic straws, crockery and polystyrene containers, following similar bans in South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT. All states and territories in Australia have now banned lightweight single-use plastic bags.

The union said the allegations came as a "complete surprise".